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Early Childhood Education

About Our Program

This program prepares candidates interested in working with young children ages 2 1/2 through six years in private schools and other educational environments. The Early Childhood Education (ECE) major is aligned with NAEYC standards and Hawaii state registry requirements for ECE. Prior to taking any early childhood courses, it is required that the student take the one credit, ED 101 Introduction to Chaminade Early Childhood Education course.

The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education allows transfer of 18 credits toward your degree if you have a Montessori credential from a free-standing MACTE-accredited institution or approved institution.

A.S. Curriculum

Required Coursework

Students working toward an associate’s degree must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of coursework, which includes general education requirements, major requirements, and electives.

Pre-Major Requirements (4 credit hours)

PSY 202 Child Development

ED 101 Intro to ECE

Major Requirements (15 credit hours)

ED 215 Music, Art & Creative Movement in Early Childhood Education

ED 217 Health & Family Issues in ECE

ED 233 Intro to Early Childhood Ed I

ED 234 Intro to Early Childhood Ed I

ED 297 Fieldwork Practicum

Electives (7 credit hours)

B.S. Curriculum

Required Coursework

Students working toward a Bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours of coursework, which includes general education requirements, electives, pre-major requirements (if applicable) and major requirements.

Pre-Major Requirements (13 credit hours)

PSY 202 Child Development

ED 101 Introduction to Chaminade ECE

ED 215 Music, Art & Creative Movement in Early Childhood Education

ED 217 Health & Family Issues in ECE

ED 233 Intro to Early Childhood Education I

Major Requirements (33 credit hours)

ED 222 Educational Technology

ED 413 Childrens’ Literature

ED 433 Developmentally Appropriate Practice I

ED 434 Developmentally Appropriate Practice II

ED 471 Language Arts: Curriculum & Methods

ED 473 Math Curriculum & Methods

ED 474 Curriculum Foundations

ED 479 Leadership & Guidance in Ed

ED 491A Seminar

ED 498A Fieldwork Experience

ED 491B Seminar

ED 498B Fieldwork Experience

Electives (15 credit hours)

B.S. Curriculum with Montessori Credential

This program prepares candidates interested in working with young children ages 2 ½ through six years in private schools and other educational environments with Montessori credential. This major meets MACTE accreditation standards and Hawai‘i state registry requirements for ECE. Prior to taking any early childhood courses, it is required that the student take the one credit, ED 101 Introduction to Chaminade Early Childhood Education course.

Required Coursework

Students working toward a Bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours of coursework, which includes general education requirements, electives, pre-major requirements (if applicable) and major requirements.